2002 Damon Daybreak recalls and problems

The 2002 Damon Daybreak has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Damon dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Damon Daybreak vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Damon Daybreak recalls

Recall 07V-130: Equipment

Reported Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.

Recall 03V-080: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 5, 2003 · 2,656 vehicles affected · DAMON CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification is began may 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact damon at 1-219-272-9212.

2002 Damon Daybreak problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Structure	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,052 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Damon Daybreak complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 30,052 miles · reported May 8, 2014

The contact owns a 2002 damon daybreak rv. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a delayed response. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front rotors and calipers need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 09v110000 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified and stated the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 30,052.

Service Brakes · at 25,442 miles · reported May 29, 2012

While traveling at 35 MPH with our 2002 damon daybreak rv with the p32 chassic we smelled a burning brake odor real bad inside. At that time the brake pedal pressure was good. We had just left our home heading out on our trip when this occurred. We made the decision to turn around and head back to our local repair shop for inspection. We pulled in to our repair shop we had no brake pedal. After stopping in the parking lot of the repair shop I found the front brakes on fire. Yes on fire. Luckily we had a fire extinguisher inside and was able to extinguisher the fire but not after a lot of…

Electrical System · reported Aug 12, 2004

Vehicle shut down while exiting the highway. While leaving the expressway at 5 MPH the motorhome's neutral switch failed and caused the vehicle's brakes to activate suddenly. The sudden braking was followed by the engine shutting down. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and they indicated that they were aware of the problem with the neutral switch . The consumer is concerned because the motorhome is not equipped with and emergency brake and if the part failed again while driving at a faster speed the outcome may be different.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported May 28, 2003

The consumer received a recall notice #03v080000 subject: brake system warning indicator. The consumer contacted the dealer on 5/28/2003 which stated the earliest the recalled part can be fixed is august 29,2003.

Structure · reported Sep 13, 2002

Consumer states the vehicle chassis structure, was not well designed by the manufacturer causing problems hile driving the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Nlm

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Damon Daybreak have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Damon Daybreak: 07V-130 (equipment), 03V-080 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Damon Daybreak?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,052 miles.

Are Damon recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Damon dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.